Official Cup

Izi Arena
Spectators: 155 (Terracing: 117, Seating: 35, VIP seats: 3) FC Izesti's Iurie Croitoru started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Vinícius Sergipano was a little too slow when Cosmin Gâțea got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 9th minute. The score was now 1-0. Bogdan Stelea showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Noel Costa, who was totally free with the ball in the 12th minute. 21 minutes into the match, Itaberaba's goal looked a bit too open when Gigel Lozovan came free, but Vinícius Sergipano reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 26 minutes into the match, Itaberaba's goal looked a bit too open when Iurie Croitoru came free, but Vinícius Sergipano reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 32nd minute of the match FC Izesti got a corner. Itaberaba's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Luca Lăzan ran over to the corner to take the kick. Patrick Tepedino hit a great freekick 32 minutes into the match. FC Izesti's Luca Lăzan got a good chance for a goal in the 33rd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. FC Izesti's Bogdan Stelea played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Tostão Barreto in the 35th minute of play. When Șerban Bojonca fell near the penalty area in the 40th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored FC Izesti's protests and gave Șerban Bojonca a yellow card for diving instead. Bogdan Stelea made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Patrick Tepedino in the 48th minute of play. The first half was very even, with the score at 1-1 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Patrick Tepedino to strike the kick off in the second half. Bogdan Stelea made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Patrick Tepedino in the 52nd minute of play. In the 56th match minute, Itaberaba was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Falcão Leite to maneuver through the defense. Gabriel Vieira kicked well hit freekick during the 62nd minute of the match. Through an outstanding action, after 64 minutes, Bogdan Stelea successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. Vinícius Sergipano showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Iurie Croitoru, who was totally free with the ball in the 67th minute. 68 minutes into the match, Itaberaba's goal looked a bit too open when Cosmin Gâțea came free, but Vinícius Sergipano reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Romeo Mutu in the 69th minute of play forced Itaberaba's goalkeeper Vinícius Sergipano to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Vinícius Sergipano took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Iurie Croitoru, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Rafinha Galvão hit a great freekick 71 minutes into the match. Vinícius Sergipano showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Cosmin Gâțea in the 75th minute of the match. Vinícius Sergipano took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cosmin Gâțea, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 80 minutes into the game, Romeo Mutu cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 3-2. Vinícius Sergipano was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Itaberaba's Patrick Tepedino got a good chance for a goal in the 83rd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Vinícius Sergipano showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Iurie Croitoru, who was totally free with the ball in the 89th minute. A collision led to Itaberaba getting a freekick after 90 minutes play. Noel Costa hit a great ball. In the 91st minute of the match Luca Lăzan sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Vinícius Sergipano skillfully saved the ball. After 93 played minutes Itaberaba got a freekick which was hit by Noel Costa. There was no doubt that FC Izesti were the better team. FC Izesti's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.